Kashiwa Japanese Cuisine

After living in Sawtelle Japantown for several years, it's been hard to find good quality sushi in Long Beach that could compare. I finally searched the archives of Long Beach Food Scene on Facebook and found so many posts about Kashiwa. We tried it last night and it did not disappoint. We got the omakase and a tekka maki for the kids. The fish was such high quality, practically melting in your mouth and rich in color. The preparation was gorgeous and every piece beamed with flavor. The rice was wonderful, even as carry out. The sunamono with cucumber and octopus was so delicious. After living in Long Beach for 3 years, which we thought was a sushi wasteland, I am so excited to have finally...

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Very authentic and very good sushi. I sat at the bar and spoke a little Japanese with the two chefs that seemed to really appreciate my effort, and they were very nice. I ordered the Sashimi Omakase and the Live Shrimp for a total of about $77. The fish was fresh and was structured as I expected the cuts. The Live Shrimp is definitely a unique element I haven't tried yet, and is something I recommend to the adventurous fooder. They get the bodies (the freshly slaughtered) on Nigiri reels and the heads are completely fried. I had sushi places fry fish bones after the court was completed, before, so it seemed quite normal. I ate the legs and the back, but decided to leave the heads because I w...

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From April 2022. This is my favorite place for traditional sushi. Food and experience are excellent. The service starts with hot towels, and the fog soup and hot tea are good, but the star is the sushi. The fish glittered fresh, portioned and cut as I like. Of course, it's because the cook is a smokey old guy who's been doing this for decades. If you want to roll with cream cheese and pistachios, try it elsewhere. Ask about the specialties they buy, what is best and not buy the rest. Please ask for Dine in the service to restart.

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The pleasure of eating at Kashiwa for the first time will stay with me forever. The bar for fresh sushi fish standards is measured here and a couple other spots in OC. Brought friends and family, and recommended it since. Love the fried oysters then omakase with a good sake from the sake menu, not the sake from the menu. Greatful Kashiwa is a mile away and remains open for excellent takeout. Check their website for the hours and menu then call your order in. Will continue to enjoy Kashiwa regularly.

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Well packaged, good quality sushi for those looking to take their takeout to the next level. Omakaase was a fun variety that surprised me with some cuts that I don't usually think twice about standing proud. Still, the classics will be the heart of the meal, as you will get high quality uni and maguro. We will be back and we will bring friends.

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Kashiwa keeps being my favorite restaurant for sushi and other Japanese food in SoCal. Despite having to take the food to go, it is so well crafted with the finest ingredients that eating it at home (or at a picnic in the park) remains a top notch experience.

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omg! what a jewel with authentic sashimi, prepared by a cook that knows its quality fresh fish. it belongs also family. did I mention that it is also from costco? great excuse as we get gas to get our scrub.

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Variety of dishes, sushi and all were delicious, atmosphere peaceful. The service was excellent. It was a little pricy and no prices will be published. But the last bill was what I thought it was.

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I'm here on the Wednesday afternoon, and the store is closed. I'm afraid that this restaurant may be closed permanently.

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Drove good distance to get there, but closed. Yelp hours not updated. Disappointed. Will not return.

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